In this week’s news … the November issue of NC Catholics celebrates 90 years as a diocese, recipients of the Bishop Gossman Award and the John J. Carey Award are named … and National Vocations Awareness Week continues.

In this week’s news … milestones are celebrated for Fayetteville’s Saint Ann parish as well as the Diocese and our Vicar General tells us why we celebrate All Saints and All Souls days.

In this week’s news – 500 attend Catholic Convocation, a Raleigh seminarian with terminal brain cancer speaks out against assisted suicide, the Extraordinary Synod concludes and the Holy Father beatifies Pope Paul XVI.

Also, new information about our Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral and Stations of the Cross for our new cathedral arrive in Raleigh.

In this week’s news – the Father Thomas Price Society  welcomes 15 new members …  thousands attend Hispanic Heritage Masses …  and Catholic Relief Services responds to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

In this week’s report – religious sisters gather for an appreciation day … two upcoming events kickoff Respect Life Month … Pope Francis had a special message for the elderly… and pets are blessed during a Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi celebration.

In this week’s report – good news regarding opportunity scholarships … Catholic educators gather and present a rarely-given award … and the Diocese celebrates Catechetical Sunday.

Also up – the Pope visits Albania … and there’s still time to be a part of the annual H2O Challenge for Hunger.

This is Raleigh to Rome, your source for what’s happening in our Diocese, and throughout the world. I’m Billy Atwell. This is your September 19th news brief.

In this week’s news … a day of remembrance for the unborn, family football night draws 3000 to Cardinal Gibbons High School, and Cardinal O’Malley sounds the alarm on abortion coverage in the affordable care act.

Also up – the Pope marries 20 couples in Saint Peter’s Basilica … and offers his thoughts on marriage.

Listen: Raleigh to Rome – September 12, 2014 (MP3)

In the week's report - we remember Father Price 95 years after his death...Hispanic catechists and leaders gather for their 16th Diocesan meeting, and the 2015 World Meeting of Families reveals a prayer and logo.

Also up - the U.S. bishops release a statement on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act...and a young Ohio altar server is on a quest to serve in each of the 50 states.

Listen: Raleigh to Rome - September 5, 2014 (MP3)

In this week’s update: Bishop Burbidge celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit at diocesan high schools, Catholic education celebrates 60 years of desegregation, and Catholic Relief Services provides updates from Iraq.